Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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