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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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