Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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