Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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