Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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