Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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