Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of 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. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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