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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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