Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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