Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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