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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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