Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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