Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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