Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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