Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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