Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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