Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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