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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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