Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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