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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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