Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because 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 ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs