Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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