Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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