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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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