Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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