Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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