Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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