Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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