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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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