Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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