Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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