Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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