Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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