Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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