Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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