Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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