Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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