Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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