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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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