Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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