Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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