Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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