Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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