Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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