Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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