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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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