Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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