Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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