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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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