Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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