Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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