Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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