Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to massively open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources (OER). As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics.

New historical trends in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates? This stimulating new book also studies the major barriers associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. For more details about this exciting new book please see books about MOOCs.

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