Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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