Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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