Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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