Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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