Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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