Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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