Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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