Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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