Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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