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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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