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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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