Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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