Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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