Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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