Find out more about the fascinating 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). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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