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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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