Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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