Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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