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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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