Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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