Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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