Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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