Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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