Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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