Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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