Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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