Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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