Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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