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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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