Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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