Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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