Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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