Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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