Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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