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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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