Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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