Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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