Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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