Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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