Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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