Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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