Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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