Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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