Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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