Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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