Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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