Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC 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 to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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