Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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