Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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