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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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