Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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