Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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