Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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