Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the 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 make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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