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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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