Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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