Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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