Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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