Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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