Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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