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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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