Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major 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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