Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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