Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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