Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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