Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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