Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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