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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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