Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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