Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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