Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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