Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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