Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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