Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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