Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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