Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses 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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