Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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