Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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