Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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