Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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