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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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