Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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