Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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