Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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