Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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