Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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