Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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