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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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