Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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