Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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