Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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