Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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