Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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