Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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