Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major 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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