Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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