Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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