Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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