Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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