Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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