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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources