Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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