Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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