Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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