Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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