Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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