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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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