Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively 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 students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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