Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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