Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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