Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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