Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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