Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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