Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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