Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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