Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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