Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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