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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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