Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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