Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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