Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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