Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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