Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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