Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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