Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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