Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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