Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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