Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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