Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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