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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book