Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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