Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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