Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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