Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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