Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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