Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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