Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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