Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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