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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes 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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