Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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