Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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