Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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