Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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