Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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