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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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