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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended 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 teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources