Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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