Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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