Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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