Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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