Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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