Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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