Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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