Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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