Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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