Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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