Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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