Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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