Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education enable students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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