Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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