Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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