Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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