Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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