Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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