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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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