Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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