Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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