Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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