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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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