Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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