Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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