Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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