Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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