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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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