Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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