Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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