Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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