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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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