Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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