Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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