Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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