Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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