Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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