Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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