Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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