Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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