Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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