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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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