Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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