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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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