Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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