Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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