Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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