Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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