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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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