Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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