Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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