Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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