Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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