Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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