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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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