Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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