Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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