Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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