Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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