Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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