Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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