Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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