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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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