Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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