Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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