Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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