Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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