Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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