Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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