Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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