Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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