Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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