Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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