Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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