Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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