Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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