Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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