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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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