Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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