Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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