Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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