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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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