Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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