Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches 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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