Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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