Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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