Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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