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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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