Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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