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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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