Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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