Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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