Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online 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 educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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