Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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