Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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