Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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