Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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