Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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