Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the 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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