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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major 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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