Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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