Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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