Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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