Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the 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 learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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