Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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