Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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