Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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