Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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