Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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