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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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