Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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