Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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