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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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