Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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