Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive 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 make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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