Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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