Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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