Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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