Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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