Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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