Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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