Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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