Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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