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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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