Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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