Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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