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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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