Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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