Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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