Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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