Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively 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 we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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