Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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