Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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