Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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