Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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