Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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