Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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