Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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