Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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