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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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