Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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