Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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