Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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