Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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