Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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