Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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