Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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