Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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