Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes 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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