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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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