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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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