Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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