Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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