Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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