Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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