Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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