Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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