Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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