Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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