Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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