Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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