Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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