Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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