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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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