Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education