Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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