Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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