Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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