Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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