Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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