Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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