Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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