Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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