Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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