Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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