Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that 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 educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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