Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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