Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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