Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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