Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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