Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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