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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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