Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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