Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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