Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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