Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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