Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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