Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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