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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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