Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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