Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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