Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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