Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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