Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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