Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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