Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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