Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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