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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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