Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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