Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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