Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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