Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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