Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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