Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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