Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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