Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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