Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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