Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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