Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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