Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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