Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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