Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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