Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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