Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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