Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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