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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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