Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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