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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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