Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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