Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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