Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates 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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