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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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