Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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