Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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