Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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