Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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