Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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