Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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