Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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