Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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