Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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