Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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