Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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