Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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