Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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