Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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