Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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