Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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