Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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