Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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