Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually 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 many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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