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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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