Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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