Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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