Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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