Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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