Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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