Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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