Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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