Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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