Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly 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 numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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