Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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