Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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