Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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