Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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