Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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