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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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