Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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