Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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