Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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