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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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