Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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