Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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