Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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