Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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