Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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