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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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