Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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