Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-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 stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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