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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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