Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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