Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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