Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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