Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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