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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today 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 institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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