Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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