Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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