Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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