Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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