Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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