Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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