Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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