Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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