Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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