Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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