Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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