Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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