Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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