Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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