Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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