Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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