Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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