Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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