Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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