Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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