Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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