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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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