Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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