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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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