Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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