Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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