Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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