Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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