Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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