Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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