Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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