Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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