Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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