Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the 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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