Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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