Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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