Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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