Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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